The Geared Immortal

The new rune method

/*unedited*/

When talking about runes it can be considered as a vast topic. A normal human mind could not fully comprehend such a thing if one cannot open his spirit root or mind dantian. This is the only key to fully comprehend the runes normally. However, man is truly a strange and intelligent creature. Creating computers which can help them think made everything easy.

Right now in front of Shin Jiao lays tiny runes although not to the point of microscopic, it is still small when compared to normal runes. Shin Jiao is a bit familiar in using this style as in his mind he can already see how it was written.

He is already familiar with the time freeze rune on each of the artifacts.

However, what surprised him are the new characters and way the runes are written.

So he tried to activate the runes on the broken blade of the broadsword.

Humm…

A low vibrating sound was heard then suddenly, the broken side of the blade extended turning into blue light. Then Shin Jiao saw the changes that happened next.

The seemingly broken blade turned into a one-meter blade with half of it glowing in blue light.

"Qi blade!" Shin Jiao muttered.

His words and action caught the attention of the people in the room as they stare at the broken sword in awe.

"But how is this done? There are no Qi in the air." Shin Jiao thought.

Suddenly he saw the handle of the sword with lights on the side like a battery gauge. And the light on that gauge is considered as full.

"Ahh… I get it now. Qi battery… this is genius. With this even without cores or spirit stone one can use the blade as long as it contains Qi charge." Shin Jiao curiously inspected.

His attention was too caught up at the scene that he didn't notice the strange look of the people in the room around him.

They could not figure out, how such a young man could know a lot of things about the mysterious blade. And the words he was spewing are just the contents of myths and legends. Those are just fantasies, the strange fabrication of the mind.

"I'm guessing these things are weapons of the ancient cultivators that have landed and stayed on earth. But they follow a different rune method… I guess these people came from another planet or worlds too."

When Shin Jiao deactivated the rune, everyone returns to their senses.

"How… how did you do that brother Shin?" Jun Hui immediately asked.

"Hmm? Oh, these are all weapons. They use rune technology, but a bit advance and using a different method." He explained.

"You… you mean you knew the new technology called runes?" suddenly someone in the group asked.

"Wait a minute… you're… your name is Shin Jiao, right? The head researcher who went missing?" an old man in the group suddenly stood up upon realizing something.

Although he is not familiar with Shin Jiao's face, when they discuss the runes, a name suddenly pops out of the old man's mind.

When Shin Jiao heard his words, he just smiled and nodded his head.

"I… I didn't go missing. I had an accident and am still recovering." Shin Jiao explained.

"Oh, I see… I guess this explains things." Dr. Shaun Levine said with a smile.

"I have been one of your fans since you spread the rune technology and the almost unlimited energy blueprint. Although I would say that it was too complicated that it's taking us too long to analyze it. But I've heard that many have figured a portion of it. Even the U.S. had already grasped part of it, which they would use and change their nuclear-powered ships."

Upon hearing the discussions everyone showed a knowing expression on their faces. The people in this room are not simple people they are aware of the advancement in science and the people who spearheaded those advancements.

…

Susan Tang's condominium

That night, Shin Jiao return back home and found Susan Tang still sitting on the sofa. But looking at the expression on her face, she seemed worried and a bit unsettled.

When Shin Jiao opened the door and entered, she immediately stood up and walked towards him.

"You're home… How… how is everything?"

"It is fine, I have gained something new." Shin Jiao smiled.

"So… will you tell me what's happening now?" she cautiously asked.

Though deep in her heart she didn't want to know the answer, but she has to ask. She needs to know what the reason why Shin Jiao brought a beautiful woman home.

"She… she looks familiar… I mean not familiar, but I think I have a deep relationship with her before. I… I don't know why but I seem to have memories of her in my mind."

"You mean… she may be your past? Right?" Susan Tang probes.

"Hmm… I'm not sure. But when I saw her in trouble my heartache too bad, it's like the feeling I have when you were in trouble before."

Susan Tang bit her lips in concern.

"Will he leave me? No… I can't accept that. Shin Jiao is mine." She thought as she clenched her fist.

Shin Jiao saw the anxiety in Susan Tang's face and the feeling of guilt appears in his heart. He knew her feelings for him and he had not reciprocated it by far. His memories and feelings have been too complicated until now, but he knew and understand what Susan Tang wanted.

Yet, Shin Jiao could not give it to her for fear of hurting her one day when his memories return. This is because of the many beautiful faces he can see. He is afraid that he was a truly lecherous guy and had hooked up to far too many women.

Suddenly, Susan Tang took a step forward and hugged Shin Jiao.

"Shin… Please… Please don't leave me. I… I don't want to be abandoned." She muttered while in his chest.

"I won't… I promise." Shin Jiao caresses her black silky hair and takes in her wonderful scent.

...

The next day

Inside a big and cozy bedroom lay a long-haired gorgeous young woman while the golden rays of the sun slowly caressing her cheeks.

Ugh…

Her long eyelashes flutter as her eyes slowly open. She suddenly noticed that the things around her seem… foreign. Then she slowly lifted her head and true to her conjecture, she is not in her room. A feeling of fright enters her mind as she checks her clothes. It seems that she is still wearing the same formal clothes she wore at the party.

"What… what happened to me? Where… where is this place?"

Suddenly she heard a knocking sound on the room's door.

Then it slowly opens.

From outside of the room, a gorgeous face welcomes her sight. But what surprise Shi Anne Li is the woman's identity. She knew who the woman is, Susan Tang, the CEO of the NXT Element Company, a new startup company that suddenly rakes in millions of dollars in just a few days of their operation.

"You… you're Susan Tang, right? How… how did I get into your house?" Shi Anne Li said with a confused expression.

"Oh, it's a long story. Someone brought you in. Since you're already awake, do you want to have breakfast with us?" Susan Tang invited.

Shi Anne Li though still confused went off the bed and walks out of the room. She is curious and at the same time a bit apprehensive of the person who seems to have saved her. Deep in her mind, a face appears, but she didn't know if it was a dream or not.

When she followed Susan Tang, the two entered the dining area next to the kitchen.

On the table sat a familiar face which she would never forget all her life.

His handsome smile, and that manly yet gently vibe he gives made her heart flutter once more.

Shi Anne Li stood rooted to the ground upon seeing Shin Jiao sitting on the table waiting for them.

When their eyes met, she noticed something.

"Let's eat." Shin Jiao casually said.

Suddenly a tangled feeling envelops her heart.

"He… Can he recognize me?" Shi Anne Li thought.

"Hey, come…" Susan Tang held her hand and assisted her to the table which Shi Anne Li unconsciously followed.

When she stood by the table, Shi Anne Li could not help herself anymore as the row of tears suddenly burst forth like a dam rupturing from all the emotions she has been keeping inside her heart. Right at this moment, all of the pent up emotion she felt erupted like torrents of waves flooding her heart.

"Shin! Huhuhu *sob *sob" Shi Anne Li cried as she walked towards Shin Jiao.

Seeing the woman crying, Shin Jiao unconsciously stood up and received her within his arms as she bawled in his chest.

"Shin… I… I thought *sob… you *sob… were gone… *sob… I regretted *sob… I regretted it all. *sob…" the broken words Shi Anne Li said made Shin Jiao suddenly remember something. But still, everything was vague.

It was as if a black mist is surrounding his mind and only a small fraction of it would come out every now and then.

He looks at Susan Tang who showed an anxious look while biting her lips. Shin Jiao knew that she is jealous of the situation, but he is hopeless at this moment.

Not long later, Shi Anne Li stopped crying and Shin Jiao's shirt is already wet with tears.

"Are you okay now?" he asked with concern.

Shi Anne Li nods her head shyly.

"Who… who are you? I'm familiar with your face, but I can't seem to remember your name." Shin Jiao asked.

When Shi Anne Li saw this, she almost cried once again but stopped herself.

"Amnesia? Don't you remember me? I'm Shi Anne Li, I was your fiancé."